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…Women’s foundations work … to help guarantee that (women and girls) can achieve economic (and social) balance."
— Stephanie Clohesy, Founder & Donor
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is proud to partner with over 100 state-based organizations. Since 1994, $1.68 million has been awarded to 307 programs, benefitting thousands of women and girls in all 99 Iowa counties. Download our Grants at a Glance to see the projects we supported throughout the state of Iowa.
Learn more about the projects we have funded for over 25 years. You can search by year, barrier, or keyword below.
Strike-A-Match – CORE Grant
LeadHer
The Strike-A-Match program provides participants with structured networking events, skill-building sessions, and volunteer opportunities in addition to an assigned mentor or mentee.
Clinton Early Head Start – BCCCSF Grant
Community Action of Eastern Iowa
Head Start/Early Head Start is a comprehensive program providing education, family, health, mental health and nutrition services to children from income eligible programs.
DVIP Prevention Education Program – Core Grant
Domestic Violence Intervention Program
DVIP has a longstanding history of serving women facing trauma-based, domestic violence crises in southeast Iowa.
Expansion & Scholarship Support in Black Hawk County – Core Grant
Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa
Girls on the Run uses running and other physical activities as a platform for teaching life skills and promoting holistic health outcomes for girls in grades 3-8.
GLOW (Girls Leading Others Wisely) Program – Core Grant
Mason City Family YMCA
GLOW is an 8-week mentoring program for girls aged 7-12 of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to connect with one another, engaging in discussions and activities that help them build towards future success.
House of Hope Case Management – Core Grant
Christian Community Development DBA House of Hope
House of Hope has 15 furnished apartments for single mothers with children plus five dorm-style apartments for young women aging out of foster care.
Iowa Women in Trades Apprenticeship Opportunity Network – Core Grant
University of Iowa Labor Center
The University of Iowa Labor Center will set up a pre-apprentice program and a network to improve access to registered apprenticeships and ensure completion rates and job placement for women in the construction trades.
Marita Theisen Child Care Center – BCCCSF
Friends of St. Mary’s DBA Steeple Square
The Marita Theisen Child Care Center at Steeple Square was established in response to urgent calls from the community for affordable quality child care. The Center currently has enrolled more than 40 children, 70% of whom are from low-income families.
Montgomery County Child Development Center – BCCCSF Grant
Montgomery County Child Development Association
The Montgomery County Child Development Association (MCCDA) was formed to address the lack of quality affordable child care in Montgomery County.
Opportunity Dubuque – BCCCSF Grant
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Opportunity Dubuque builds career pathways for students to enter the workforce and continue their education and training, while filling employers’ demand for talent.
